As a contemporary take on sub-tropical Queensland, Danny's House blends tradition with new thinking. Lockyer Architects combines different periods of time with immersion in the environment, taking clues from the types around them and letting nature seep into the building.

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Set on a new farm in Brisbane, Danny's House brings existing things into the present and purposefully blends into the surrounding environment. As a renovation and extension, the original building is renewed for a new purpose, and the resulting home is interpreted as a cohesive force. Through contemporary performance elements, the traditional subtropical countryside is dissected and reassembled, as an extension of previous dwellings. Softens hardened edges with deep overhangs, protective edge treatments, and softens hardened edges, softening the transition from architecture to nature, and scatters the traditional boundaries between interior and exterior. Drawing inspiration from physical and historical backgrounds, Lockyer Architects comes up with a sophisticated, modern interpretation.

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The way disciplines blend easily on the ground is evident in the cohesive and collaborative working relationships that make up the team. Danny's House was built with Shaun Lockyer Architects by Solidojin Builders, Westera Partners in charge of engineering and Martin Brothers in charge of landscape beautification, the result of a cross-disciplinary approach. Due to the desire to combine the historical elements of the home with the industrial approach, a sense of solidity is expressed through the properties and the resulting monochromatic palette. Throughout the process, the use of exposed concrete vertical and horizontal planes both visually and climatologically warms the house. The ease of transition from interior to exterior is expressed through the widespread use of concrete.

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To express the difference between the new and old elements, a lighter white and light oak was used in the existing heritage area, while black and concrete dominated the new elements. There is an intentional contrast that presents the family and its two lives as almost independent individuals—one feminine and introverted, the other bolder, more masculine. Through the fronts of the two streets, these two personalities are clearly expressed and linked to the surrounding environment and the duality between tradition and modernity. The street view in front is still the original Queensland cottage, with its exquisite and ornate detailing, while the back expresses a sustained, streamlined approach.

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